Graduate Assistant for Strength & Conditioning

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Position Title

Graduate Assistant for Strength & Conditioning

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Graduate Assistant for Strength & Conditioning

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Academic Year

2023-2024

UIW Mission

The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The University of the Incarnate Word, a Division I member of the Southland Conference invites applications for the position of Strength and Conditioning Coach (Graduate Assistant). This is a student position open to current UIW graduate students.This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Essential Functions

Responsible for all scheduling, training, testing, organization, and administration of teams as assigned by the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach. This may include educating student-athletes in areas of nutrition and banned substances; Assist directly with assigned sports program as needed; Responsible for maintenance of the weight room, supplement areas, and all equipment; Work effectively with all Sports Medicine, Sports coaches, Administration, and University staff; Perform any other duties the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach may assign.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills;-Demonstrate a willingness to enforce weight room, UIW athletic department rules/ policies, and NCAA rules at all times;-Demonstrated proficiency in teaching the Olympic Lifts and their variations;-Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;-Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

Current UIW Graduate Assitant

Required Work Experience

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

-One (1) year working in a collegiate strength & conditioning program;-Prior experience as a collegiate student-athlete

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

-Documented progress toward any or all of the following certifications: S.C.C.C, USAW,C.S.C.S

Work Hours

-Up to 25 hours per week, varied hours;-Some night & weekend hours will be required at select points of the calendar year

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

STU1091PO

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Students

Desired Start Date

08/16/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Salary

Open Date

07/24/2023

Close Date

05/31/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a UIW Graduate student?

   • Yes
   • No
   • Applied - Awaiting Acceptance

2. * Describe your coaching experience at the collegiate level or your experience playing at the collegiate level.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you hold or are you working towards any or all of the following certifications: S.C.C.C, USAW, C.S.C.S. Please specify.

(Open Ended Question)

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